Biography

A stylized author portrait of Jared Lemky, depicted as a Viking scholar in his dimly lit study, surrounded by ancient maps and artifacts, reflecting his focus on historical mysteries.

“My background in physical chemistry taught me a healthy skepticism for accepted theories. I look at the past through a scientist’s lens, focusing on the hard evidence that suggests our story is far older and more complex than we’re told.”

~ Jared Lemky

A stylized author portrait of Danielle Lemky, depicted as a wise Valkyrie

“As an editor, my job is to find the narrative thread. With a foundation in both the sciences and the humanities, I look at the past as the ultimate story waiting for its final, most truthful edit.”

~ Danielle Lemky

Who is we?

Welcome! We’re JD Lemky. For nearly two decades, we have galavanted around the globe like a troop of baboons—with all the noise and bravado to match.

Our journey from Canada to Korea to Paraguay has been a wild dance with fate. If destiny was a guitar, ours is surely played by a one-handed clown. But what a minstrel he has been! Every chord has taught us something new, and we’ve cherished the entire, chaotic song.

Our fascination with science, history and culture has led us through an eclectic list of careers: scientific research, teaching, even video game creation. Each stop taught us how to adapt, ask better questions, and bring a deep passion to whatever story we were living.

Now, we’ve found our true home as authors. This website is where we get to share the best of us with you, using the lessons from our past to explore the world’s most fascinating mysteries and the secrets of the writer’s craft. 

If you are like us and interested in topics like disappearing money or rethinking human origins, check them out. Otherwise you can explore our work on the project here: The Project

Look, our path has been anything but linear, and this newsletter is no different. It’s a direct line to us, where we share our latest obsessions—from forgotten history to the messy reality of the writing life. No fluff, no sales pitches, just the good stuff from our corner of the world.